Plesiosaur - Fossil tooth - Zarafasaura Oceanis - 3.8 cm - 0.9 cm (No reserve price)
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Fossil tooth of Zarafasaura Oceanis (Plesiosaur) from the Ouled Abdoun basin near Khouribga, Morocco, Late Cretaceous, about 3.8 cm long in matrix, authentic/original and natural.
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ZARAFASAURA OCEANIS – FOSSIL TEETH IN A MATRIX
For sale: a remarkable fossil tooth attributed to Zarafasaura oceanis, a prehistoric marine reptile from the plesiosaur group. This specimen comes from the famous phosphate deposits of the Ouled Abdoun Basin near Khouribga, Morocco.
Zarafasaura oceanis was a marine reptile that inhabited the oceans during the Late Cretaceous. This fascinating plesiosaur was part of a rich prehistoric ecosystem in which mosasaurs, sharks, and numerous other marine animals thrived.
The fossil stands out for its elongated, tapering tooth crown, the visible surface texture, and the contrasting colors. The tooth sits in a block of sediment matrix, giving the specimen a characteristic appearance and adding an interesting element to the presentation.
ORIGIN & DATING
• Species: Zarafasaura oceanis
• Type: Fossil tooth from a marine reptile
• Geological basin: Ouled Abdoun Basin
• Locality: Khouribga phosphate mines, Morocco
• Period: Late Cretaceous
• Age: 70-66 million years old
• 3.8 cm
The tooth shows an elongated, conical shape with a distinctive dark brown crown and a lighter basal zone. The surrounding matrix emphasizes the natural character of the fossil and makes it an attractive collectible for paleontology enthusiasts and fans of prehistoric sea reptiles.
INFORMATION CARD INCLUDED
The fossil is delivered with a matching information card, as shown in the photos. It lists the scientific name, geological age, locality, and origin.
Thus you receive not only a remarkable fossil but also an information card with the essential details about the specimen.
A SPECIAL ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION
The Khouribga phosphate mines are among the world's best-known localities for fossils of prehistoric marine animals. The deposits have yielded a great diversity of marine vertebrates from the Late Cretaceous and are popular with collectors of fossil marine reptiles.
An interesting specimen for collectors of plesiosaurs, fossil teeth, Moroccan phosphate deposits, and the paleontological history of the Cretaceous.
Dimensions: See individual advertisement and photos.
Origin: Ouled Abdoun Basin, Khouribga, Morocco.
Kind regards,
@Kaya_Fossils
ZARAFASAURA OCEANIS – FOSSIL TEETH IN A MATRIX
For sale: a remarkable fossil tooth attributed to Zarafasaura oceanis, a prehistoric marine reptile from the plesiosaur group. This specimen comes from the famous phosphate deposits of the Ouled Abdoun Basin near Khouribga, Morocco.
Zarafasaura oceanis was a marine reptile that inhabited the oceans during the Late Cretaceous. This fascinating plesiosaur was part of a rich prehistoric ecosystem in which mosasaurs, sharks, and numerous other marine animals thrived.
The fossil stands out for its elongated, tapering tooth crown, the visible surface texture, and the contrasting colors. The tooth sits in a block of sediment matrix, giving the specimen a characteristic appearance and adding an interesting element to the presentation.
ORIGIN & DATING
• Species: Zarafasaura oceanis
• Type: Fossil tooth from a marine reptile
• Geological basin: Ouled Abdoun Basin
• Locality: Khouribga phosphate mines, Morocco
• Period: Late Cretaceous
• Age: 70-66 million years old
• 3.8 cm
The tooth shows an elongated, conical shape with a distinctive dark brown crown and a lighter basal zone. The surrounding matrix emphasizes the natural character of the fossil and makes it an attractive collectible for paleontology enthusiasts and fans of prehistoric sea reptiles.
INFORMATION CARD INCLUDED
The fossil is delivered with a matching information card, as shown in the photos. It lists the scientific name, geological age, locality, and origin.
Thus you receive not only a remarkable fossil but also an information card with the essential details about the specimen.
A SPECIAL ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION
The Khouribga phosphate mines are among the world's best-known localities for fossils of prehistoric marine animals. The deposits have yielded a great diversity of marine vertebrates from the Late Cretaceous and are popular with collectors of fossil marine reptiles.
An interesting specimen for collectors of plesiosaurs, fossil teeth, Moroccan phosphate deposits, and the paleontological history of the Cretaceous.
Dimensions: See individual advertisement and photos.
Origin: Ouled Abdoun Basin, Khouribga, Morocco.
Kind regards,
@Kaya_Fossils
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Plesiosaur
Scientific name
Zarafasaura Oceanis
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
3.8 cm
Width
0.9 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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